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Kira Castle

吉良城

Kōchi, Kochi

CastleHilltop castle (hirayamajiro)

A hilltop castle in Kōchi, Kochi. It is said to have been built by Kira clan.

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Type
Castle
Setting
Hilltop castle (hirayamajiro)built on a low hill rising from the plainWikipedia (ja)
Keep (tenshu)
Not yet confirmedwhether a keep existed is still being checked
Built by
Kira clanWikipedia (ja)
Main lords
Chōsokabe clan, Kira clan, Motoyama clanWikipedia (ja)
Remains to see
Baileys / enclosures (kuruwa), Earthen ramparts, MoatsWikipedia (ja)

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Castles nearby

Hasuike Castle4.5 km · No keep recordedTosa Asakura Castle4.6 km · Not yet confirmedKōchi Castle8.6 km · Original keepUrado Castle10.6 km · Keep lostKera Castle15.4 km · Not yet confirmedShimoda Castle15.5 km · Not yet confirmed

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Sources

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    Wikipedia「吉良城」Wikipedia日本語版wikipediaChecked:
  2. 2
    Wikidata Q17219093WikidatawikidataChecked:

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